Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

The show and people in general forget one very important problem with the whole "after the blackout" doom scenario. When the grid goes down, every single nuclear reactor will simultaneous melt down within a matter of days. There will be no people 15 years after the blackout....

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5240732

NOt true. They have enough back up power to power down. Only if the suffer damage (Fuku) would this be a problem.

Quoting: Wash

yes but not enough to keep the spent fuel cool if the grid stays down...

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5240732

hmmm...interesting.

There MUST be a backup plan. They would not risk the US over an extended power outage.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

Is this show our new Orwellian playbook? Are we being groomed for a dire future? It sure feels that way pure and simple.

The thing I find funny however is that there are always the Elite, and we still cow toe to these miscreants.

Why???

Quoting: Life's-A-Bitch

Well the show is of course way overkill. They exagerate some nightmare scenario so that when something bad does happen, people say "ok, well at least all the electricity didn't mysteriously disapper", etc.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

Is this show our new Orwellian playbook? Are we being groomed for a dire future? It sure feels that way pure and simple.

The thing I find funny however is that there are always the Elite, and we still cow toe to these miscreants.

Why???

Quoting: Life's-A-Bitch

Well the show is of course way overkill. They exagerate some nightmare scenario so that when something bad does happen, people say "ok, well at least all the electricity didn't mysteriously disapper", etc.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24398513

Could be, could be...Could also be a message "this is coming".Could just be a show.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

What everyone should be aware of is that the bible speaks of this very event. The Nemesis/Njbiru conjuction will cause all AC/DC to be in a state of flux (for how long is unknown). Read Isaiah chapter 24. As far as the Holy covenant (American flag /Pledge of Allegiance) is concerned one only has to read Daniel chapter 11:30-36. It speaks volumes about the conflict with a modern day Anti-Christ who seeks to destroy any and all who are constitutionalist/patriots.The question is which one are you? Will you die fighting for what you believe? Will you die as David Koresh and the Branch Dividians who were burned by fire? Will you be captured ans sent to the FEMA camps to ge guillotined? Or will you just be starved to death?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24397871

Well, with my location I would have to say, I'll die fighting for what I believe and see myself as that woman who shot the dude for trying to steal their food. It is hard to imagine doing that since I've never killed anything. IMO it depends on where your mindset is and what you prepared to do for you and yours.

Here is an excellent speaker that talks about being a warrior...Listen to this if you have the time..it really is excellent...

Quoting: eaglewolf

Ever notice how, when high ranking military officials retire and have the chance to speak freely...and do so, the Govt. and MSM treat them like crazy people.

Quoting: Wash

oh yeh and they seem to be picking them out one by one... i think the Govt. and MSM are on way to many of their own drugs they are pushing on the people turning them into crazy people ... it is obvious that their thinking is way out there...

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

Two shows into the series and I'm not extremely impressed. The girl, Charlie, is a little cry baby that needs to grow a set. Niece or not, I would have killed that bounty hunter at the train yard. I would have done it when I told her that I had to secure his ass, would have just slit his throat. They have two more episodes to really catch my attention, if not, I move on to the next show.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

It's only 2 shows in so far, but...

Power goes out...something we discuss a fair bit here because it could actually happen. Perhaps TPTB believe it will or know it will.

The "bad" Militia leader...looks like Barry O. Is a man of power, but not the ultimate power. Has a way of speaking to people that will make you empathize with him. However, he has a very darkside as well. He works for a real bad dude (Munro). They hate America. Your not even allowed to speak of America, own an American flag, own a firearm, all these things that Americans have always enjoyed...gone...Slavery has been reintroduced. Incarceration without cause.

Now just for a second imagine Sharia law taking hold of the U.S., probably sound like this eh?

Takes place in Illinois.

I'm sure there is more to add, but that's what I have so far.

Quoting: Wash

Does anyone else think it is just happen-stance that it is done in Illinois. I agree, I thought the militia guy was a take-off of Obama, using his silver tongue to charm you just before he shoots you dead.

I can understand the part about the guns, you surely don't want your slaves taking up arms against you. The flag would represent freedom, so of course it would have to go as well.

Come to think of it, it is getting more like what we can expect if Obama wins the election.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

It's only 2 shows in so far, but...

Power goes out...something we discuss a fair bit here because it could actually happen. Perhaps TPTB believe it will or know it will.

The "bad" Militia leader...looks like Barry O. Is a man of power, but not the ultimate power. Has a way of speaking to people that will make you empathize with him. However, he has a very darkside as well. He works for a real bad dude (Munro). They hate America. Your not even allowed to speak of America, own an American flag, own a firearm, all these things that Americans have always enjoyed...gone...Slavery has been reintroduced. Incarceration without cause.

Now just for a second imagine Sharia law taking hold of the U.S., probably sound like this eh?

Takes place in Illinois.

I'm sure there is more to add, but that's what I have so far.

Quoting: Wash

Does anyone else think it is just happen-stance that it is done in Illinois. I agree, I thought the militia guy was a take-off of Obama, using his silver tongue to charm you just before he shoots you dead.

I can understand the part about the guns, you surely don't want your slaves taking up arms against you. The flag would represent freedom, so of course it would have to go as well.

Come to think of it, it is getting more like what we can expect if Obama wins the election.

Quoting: 071676

They could have had the show take place anywhere...I wonder why Illinois?

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

The show and people in general forget one very important problem with the whole "after the blackout" doom scenario. When the grid goes down, every single nuclear reactor will simultaneous melt down within a matter of days. There will be no people 15 years after the blackout....

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5240732

NOt true. They have enough back up power to power down. Only if the suffer damage (Fuku) would this be a problem.

Quoting: Wash

yes but not enough to keep the spent fuel cool if the grid stays down...

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5240732

hmmm...interesting.

There MUST be a backup plan. They would not risk the US over an extended power outage.

Quoting: Wash

Laughing.

No - the plan was to temporatily store fuel rods on site until the permenate storage facility was ready. 40 years later, no permmenate storage facility.

If you're worried about CME / EMP grid failure, dont live downwind of a Nuke plant.

(And your comment "THEY" would not risk this - "THEY" don't live downwind from nuke plants, so you are technicaly correct).

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

It's only 2 shows in so far, but...

Power goes out...something we discuss a fair bit here because it could actually happen. Perhaps TPTB believe it will or know it will.

The "bad" Militia leader...looks like Barry O. Is a man of power, but not the ultimate power. Has a way of speaking to people that will make you empathize with him. However, he has a very darkside as well. He works for a real bad dude (Munro). They hate America. Your not even allowed to speak of America, own an American flag, own a firearm, all these things that Americans have always enjoyed...gone...Slavery has been reintroduced. Incarceration without cause.

Now just for a second imagine Sharia law taking hold of the U.S., probably sound like this eh?

Takes place in Illinois.

I'm sure there is more to add, but that's what I have so far.

Quoting: Wash

Does anyone else think it is just happen-stance that it is done in Illinois. I agree, I thought the militia guy was a take-off of Obama, using his silver tongue to charm you just before he shoots you dead.

I can understand the part about the guns, you surely don't want your slaves taking up arms against you. The flag would represent freedom, so of course it would have to go as well.

Come to think of it, it is getting more like what we can expect if Obama wins the election.

Quoting: 071676

They could have had the show take place anywhere...I wonder why Illinois?

Quoting: Wash

Living in Illinois, my speculation is because they can film on location (In south Chicago) & get that "Post Apoctolyptic" feel.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

It's only 2 shows in so far, but...

Power goes out...something we discuss a fair bit here because it could actually happen. Perhaps TPTB believe it will or know it will.

The "bad" Militia leader...looks like Barry O. Is a man of power, but not the ultimate power. Has a way of speaking to people that will make you empathize with him. However, he has a very darkside as well. He works for a real bad dude (Munro). They hate America. Your not even allowed to speak of America, own an American flag, own a firearm, all these things that Americans have always enjoyed...gone...Slavery has been reintroduced. Incarceration without cause.

Now just for a second imagine Sharia law taking hold of the U.S., probably sound like this eh?

Takes place in Illinois.

I'm sure there is more to add, but that's what I have so far.

Quoting: Wash

Does anyone else think it is just happen-stance that it is done in Illinois. I agree, I thought the militia guy was a take-off of Obama, using his silver tongue to charm you just before he shoots you dead.

I can understand the part about the guns, you surely don't want your slaves taking up arms against you. The flag would represent freedom, so of course it would have to go as well.

Come to think of it, it is getting more like what we can expect if Obama wins the election.

Quoting: 071676

They could have had the show take place anywhere...I wonder why Illinois?

Quoting: Wash

Living in Illinois, my speculation is because they can film on location (In south Chicago) & get that "Post Apoctolyptic" feel.

But it may be about Obamas America.

Quoting: Lemon

It's being filmed in N.C., so I'm thinking it's more about Obama's connectionto Illi.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

I am not a TV watcher, but I made an exception for this series. So far, it seems interesting, and definately reflects what might be, deopending on the results of the election.Some things in this series are happening already, gun control, making it politically uncorrect to be patriotic, unfair taxes, dividing the people,etc.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

What everyone should be aware of is that the bible speaks of this very event. The Nemesis/Njbiru conjuction will cause all AC/DC to be in a state of flux (for how long is unknown). Read Isaiah chapter 24. As far as the Holy covenant (American flag /Pledge of Allegiance) is concerned one only has to read Daniel chapter 11:30-36. It speaks volumes about the conflict with a modern day Anti-Christ who seeks to destroy any and all who are constitutionalist/patriots.The question is which one are you? Will you die fighting for what you believe? Will you die as David Koresh and the Branch Dividians who were burned by fire? Will you be captured ans sent to the FEMA camps to ge guillotined? Or will you just be starved to death?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24397871

My plan is more of a...living a quite existance in my cabin with my family in the middle of nowhere.

Quoting: Wash

I was thinking that also, however my issue would be having to try and get there on foot, with two children and some gear. Once there we would be better off, just getting there is the vehicles dont work would be a big issue.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

What everyone should be aware of is that the bible speaks of this very event. The Nemesis/Njbiru conjuction will cause all AC/DC to be in a state of flux (for how long is unknown). Read Isaiah chapter 24. As far as the Holy covenant (American flag /Pledge of Allegiance) is concerned one only has to read Daniel chapter 11:30-36. It speaks volumes about the conflict with a modern day Anti-Christ who seeks to destroy any and all who are constitutionalist/patriots.The question is which one are you? Will you die fighting for what you believe? Will you die as David Koresh and the Branch Dividians who were burned by fire? Will you be captured ans sent to the FEMA camps to ge guillotined? Or will you just be starved to death?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24397871

My plan is more of a...living a quite existance in my cabin with my family in the middle of nowhere.

Quoting: Wash

I was thinking that also, however my issue would be having to try and get there on foot, with two children and some gear. Once there we would be better off, just getting there is the vehicles dont work would be a big issue.

Quoting: CrazyMama73

I don't know how far your BOL is from your home. But have you considered using mountain blkes for travel. Even if you don't ride them it's easy to load them up and push. They might be like a horse if the SHTF.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

It's only 2 shows in so far, but...

Power goes out...something we discuss a fair bit here because it could actually happen. Perhaps TPTB believe it will or know it will.

The "bad" Militia leader...looks like Barry O. Is a man of power, but not the ultimate power. Has a way of speaking to people that will make you empathize with him. However, he has a very darkside as well. He works for a real bad dude (Munro). They hate America. Your not even allowed to speak of America, own an American flag, own a firearm, all these things that Americans have always enjoyed...gone...Slavery has been reintroduced. Incarceration without cause.

Now just for a second imagine Sharia law taking hold of the U.S., probably sound like this eh?

Takes place in Illinois.

I'm sure there is more to add, but that's what I have so far.

Quoting: Wash

I saw it this week. It basicly blames all the world's problems on men and says that women have all the answers. The power goes out and suddenly all the women have fighting skills like Jet Li and all the men become weak, feeble and gang up to oppress humanity and bring back tyranny. Pretty typical female fantasy storytelling by JJ Abrams, who writes for all the female "D-Girls" (development girls) who man the creativity gates at the networks and studios. The entire show is man-shoots-mouth-off, woman smacks him down with the authority of Moses descending from Mt. Sinai in a long winded, bitter speech that humiliates man and puts him in his place. Wow, can't wait for next week's episode. Pass me the razor blade so I can end it now.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

What everyone should be aware of is that the bible speaks of this very event. The Nemesis/Njbiru conjuction will cause all AC/DC to be in a state of flux (for how long is unknown). Read Isaiah chapter 24. As far as the Holy covenant (American flag /Pledge of Allegiance) is concerned one only has to read Daniel chapter 11:30-36. It speaks volumes about the conflict with a modern day Anti-Christ who seeks to destroy any and all who are constitutionalist/patriots.The question is which one are you? Will you die fighting for what you believe? Will you die as David Koresh and the Branch Dividians who were burned by fire? Will you be captured ans sent to the FEMA camps to ge guillotined? Or will you just be starved to death?

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 24397871

My plan is more of a...living a quite existance in my cabin with my family in the middle of nowhere.

Quoting: Wash

I was thinking that also, however my issue would be having to try and get there on foot, with two children and some gear. Once there we would be better off, just getting there is the vehicles dont work would be a big issue.

Quoting: CrazyMama73

I don't know how far your BOL is from your home. But have you considered using mountain blkes for travel. Even if you don't ride them it's easy to load them up and push. They might be like a horse if the SHTF.

Quoting: indiandave

Hubby and me both have mountain bikes and we ride often. Issue is two young children. We have a bike trailer that we could use for our one child. Our oldest child would have a hard time riding that distance. If we had to walk it, with the children it would take four days!

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

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My plan is more of a...living a quite existance in my cabin with my family in the middle of nowhere.

Quoting: Wash

I was thinking that also, however my issue would be having to try and get there on foot, with two children and some gear. Once there we would be better off, just getting there is the vehicles dont work would be a big issue.

Quoting: CrazyMama73

I don't know how far your BOL is from your home. But have you considered using mountain blkes for travel. Even if you don't ride them it's easy to load them up and push. They might be like a horse if the SHTF.

Quoting: indiandave

Hubby and me both have mountain bikes and we ride often. Issue is two young children. We have a bike trailer that we could use for our one child. Our oldest child would have a hard time riding that distance. If we had to walk it, with the children it would take four days!

Quoting: CrazyMama73

Four days isn't that bad for a hike. Look at it this way would you rather be trapped where you are after four days or be at your BOL. Little kids are tougher then you think!

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

The show and people in general forget one very important problem with the whole "after the blackout" doom scenario. When the grid goes down, every single nuclear reactor will simultaneous melt down within a matter of days. There will be no people 15 years after the blackout....

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5240732

NOt true. They have enough back up power to power down. Only if the suffer damage (Fuku) would this be a problem.

Quoting: Wash

yes but not enough to keep the spent fuel cool if the grid stays down...

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 5240732

hmmm...interesting.

There MUST be a backup plan. They would not risk the US over an extended power outage.

Quoting: Wash

Well, I seem to recall some talk of solar companies that went bankrupt. They probably have a lot of inventory still available.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

It's only 2 shows in so far, but...

Power goes out...something we discuss a fair bit here because it could actually happen. Perhaps TPTB believe it will or know it will.

The "bad" Militia leader...looks like Barry O. Is a man of power, but not the ultimate power. Has a way of speaking to people that will make you empathize with him. However, he has a very darkside as well. He works for a real bad dude (Munro). They hate America. Your not even allowed to speak of America, own an American flag, own a firearm, all these things that Americans have always enjoyed...gone...Slavery has been reintroduced. Incarceration without cause.

Now just for a second imagine Sharia law taking hold of the U.S., probably sound like this eh?

Takes place in Illinois.

I'm sure there is more to add, but that's what I have so far.

Quoting: Wash

You know what I see? I see some amazing creativity on this site, and I see a lot of "writers" that aren't creative enough to come up with this stuff on their own, so they troll here and steal it from posters. Way too many coincidences.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

I watched one episode. It was fairly good I guess. I was wondering if they had picked the black guy who is in the militia because he resembles Mr. Obama? You never know what these show are trying to convey as far as message but I read an article last year that claimed most all media particularly television programming has an agenda and an intent to condition the viewer. This was in a MSM article which surprised me.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

Two shows into the series and I'm not extremely impressed. The girl, Charlie, is a little cry baby that needs to grow a set. Niece or not, I would have killed that bounty hunter at the train yard. I would have done it when I told her that I had to secure his ass, would have just slit his throat. They have two more episodes to really catch my attention, if not, I move on to the next show.

Quoting: AlphaRecon

Agree. She is a drag on the series and I found myself losing interest when she got all soppy and convinced Miles to spare the bounty hunter and he complied. That just wouldn't happen IMO. The writers better toughen her up.

Re: Have you been watching the show "Revolution"? I see similarities with a near future USA...here's what I see at this point.

Had to turn the TV show off after 20 minutes.......it was just so damn stupid. You would think that people could get the power back up and running after a few month or even a year but this takes place 15 years later!!! Give me a break, the power went out but man's knowledge seems to have disappeared with it, yeah right.

So what in the hell are they using for toilets? They can't be using the ones in their homes because there is no power to pump the sewer lines out or pump water into their homes. City water and sewer relies on huge city owned pumping stations.

What happened to the streets? In 15 years where did all the backtop go? Even if they decided to plant stuff they would still need jack hammers to dig up the concrete and roads and move it some where.

Just way too many holes in the story and the art direction sucks big time.